- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Russellville, AL
West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010291001143
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Russellville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Russellville, AL.
School address
District: Russellville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010291001143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
West Elementary School held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 010291001143 · Russellville, AL Other · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 16:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Russellville High School (753 students)
West Elementary School held near 687 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
West Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Russellville H
Russellville High School
753 students
- This school
West Elementary School
686 students
- Russellville M
Russellville Middle School
600 students
- Russellville E
Russellville Elementary School
576 students
What this shows West Elementary School reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary School compares
West Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 30% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 28% in Alabama - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,714
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 686 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.6%
White 30.5%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, West Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Russellville City reports $12,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russellville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russellville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Russellville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~686 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 686 students enrolled. It is a public school in Russellville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 719 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 16:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Elementary School?
41.2% of students at West Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment, in Russellville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Elementary School rank among schools in Russellville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Russellville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Russellville on the city page.
What other schools are in Russellville City?
Besides West Elementary School, Russellville City also operates Russellville High School (753 students), Russellville Middle School (600 students), and Russellville Elementary School (576 students). See the Russellville City district page for the complete list.